Apográphō — G583

Definition

verb

to write off (a copy or list), i.e. enrol

1. to write off, copy (from some pattern)
2. to enter in a register or records

Usually translated as

tax, write

Origin

from G575 and G1125

• apó (G575)
• gráphō (G1125)

Occurrences

Apográphō occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (3), Hebrews (1)

• Luke 2:1 — And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed (ἀπογράφεσθαι).
• Luke 2:3 — And all went to be taxed (ἀπογράφεσθαι), every one into his own city.
• Luke 2:5 — To be taxed (ἀπογράψασθαι) with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
• Hebrews 12:23 — To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written (ἀπογεγραμμένων) in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,